Trains disrupted on Weymouth to Wareham route

A signalling fault between Weymouth and Wareham blocks all lines, prompting replacement buses and ticket flexibility across the region.

Trains between Weymouth and London Waterloo cancelled

South Western Railway says an electrical supply problem between Weymouth and Wareham has blocked all lines on the route, with services to and from these stations likely cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected to last until at least 4pm. Replacement buses are operating between Weymouth and Wareham in both directions, calling at all stations, and passengers can use Cross Country services between Bournemouth and Basingstoke or certain First Bus and Morebus routes at no extra cost. SWR staff advise travelers to speak to a member of staff or use a station help point for updates. Affected travellers are encouraged to plan ahead and check on-site information for onward travel. SWR is also arranging for ticket acceptance with other train operators and bus providers where possible to ease disruption.

Disruptions on regional rail highlight how quickly a single fault can ripple through a network. The response — flexible ticketing, replacement buses, and cross-operator options — tests both the resilience of the service and the patience of passengers. In moments like these, clarity and speed of information become the real service, not the timetable alone.

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Engineers will continue to assess the fault as passengers navigate a patchwork of options.